Fishhooks and Line Used by John Burroughs, circa 1895

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Artifact Overview

John Burroughs loved to fish the trout-rich streams of the Catskill Mountains in New York. As a young boy, Burroughs accompanied his grandfather on local fishing outings--fond memories of these childhood expeditions would remain with him the rest of his life. Burroughs often wrote in his journal about his fishing exploits and published a number of works on the joys of trouting.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Fishhook

Date Made

circa 1895

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

93.205.150

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Metal

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in (envelope)
Width: 5 in (envelope)

Inscriptions

On product wrapper: William Mills & Son | Extra Quality | HOLLOW POINT | PERFECT | BAIT | HOOKS | On Snells | Patent No. | 542,394 On envelope, front: For Mr Burroughs